macOS
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.. program:: jetstream server

.. note:: To install JetStream, you will need to either be logged in as ``root`` or be an administrative user using ``sudo``. The examples below use ``sudo``.

New Installation
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To install JetStream on macOS, double click on the ``go-jetstream-<version>.pkg`` file.

Your server should now be running.

.. tip::
   On macOS 10.15 and above, it is recommended that you :ref:`grant full disk access<mac_full_disk_access#granting_full_disk_access>`.


Update Existing Installation
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To update JetStream on macOS, double click on the ``go-jetstream-<version>.pkg`` file.


Next Steps
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Try connecting to the JetStream server and doing some transfers. We recommend downloading the `Client Application <https://gojetstream.io/downloads>`_. See :doc:`/getting_started/connecting` for tips on setting up a connection.

The Client Application may prompt you to :doc:`setup a license <jetstream-client:locations/location-configure-server>`. Server configuration tasks must be done by :doc:`administrator users </security/superuser>`, which includes all users in the **admin** group by default.


.. note::
   Many configuration tasks can be done from the :doc:`Client Application <jetstream-client:locations/location-configure-server>`, even if the Client is being run on another machine. If you can't run a Client, or wish to script the installation process, there are :doc:`alternate ways to configuration the server </setup/configuration>`.
